Synonyms for

Undergrowth

Verb / ˈʌndɜ:ˌgrəʊθ / Another word for undergrowth — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Undergrowth is a mass of bushes, plants, and small trees growing under the larger trees in a forest or jungle.

Synonyms & similar words

underwood underbrush underbrush underwood brushwood shrubs bushes thicket underbrushes scrub shrubbery vegetation foliage greenery

Example sentences

  1. The hikers had to clear a path through the thick undergrowth to continue on their trek.
  2. The animals hid in the undergrowth to avoid being seen by predators.
  3. The forest was so dense with undergrowth that the sunlight couldn't penetrate through it.
  4. The undergrowth was home to many different types of birds and insects.
  5. The botanist studied the different types of plants that grew in the undergrowth.

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  • The undergrowth was so thick that I felt as if I were walking through an endless green tunnel. - Suzanne Collins
  • The undergrowth was so dense that it was impossible to see more than a few feet in front of us. - J.K. Rowling
  • The rustling of the undergrowth made me realize that I was not alone in the forest. - Stephenie Meyer

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